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- Identifier:
- EMD_Working_Papers-f229-1959_02_05-6
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- February 5, 1959, S. 960, a bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957, extending the Civil Rights Commission for an additional two years.
- Date:
- February 5, 1959
- Creator:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Congress, Law, Government Operations and Politics
- Names:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- EMD_Working_Papers-f229-1959_02_05-5
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- February 5, 1959, S. 959, a bill to propose education for children of members of the Armed Forces, where public school is unavailable.
- Date:
- February 5, 1959
- Creator:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security, Congress, Education
- Names:
- Dirksen, Everett McKinley
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- EMD_Working_Papers-f229-1959_02_05
- Contributing Institution:
- The Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, IL
- Collection:
- Everett McKinley Dirksen Papers
- Title:
- February 5, 1959, S. 942, a bill to establish a Commission on Equal Job Opportunity Under Government Contracts.
- Date:
- February 5, 1959
- Creator:
- Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998
- Policy Area:
- Economics and Public Finance, Labor and Employment, Government Operations and Politics, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Congress
- Names:
- Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Summary of the Executive Council Meeting of the National Congress of American Indians in March 1959
- Date:
- 1959-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Page H. Belcher Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congress Regarding Tribal Legislation
- Date:
- 1959-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Investigation into Shawnee Indian Sanatorium Situation
- Date:
- 1959-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Choctaw Indian Payment: Correspondence with Carl Albert, M.C.
- Date:
- 1959-03-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Clarification on Rumor Regarding Final Payment to Individuals with Indian Blood
- Date:
- 1959-03-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- HCPC_DI_PH30_18_001
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye Papers
- Title:
- President Dwight D. Eisenhower signing statehood bill
- Date:
- 3/18/1959
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961, Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969, Long, Oren E. (Oren Ethelbirt), 1889-1965, Inouye, Daniel K., 1924-2012, Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance for Mr. Benjamin Frazier from Congressman Albert
- Date:
- 1959-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 86th (1959-1961)
![["Bill S. 960 Introduced By Senator Dirksen And Co-sponsors, Seeks To Extend The Civil Rights Commission's Deadline By Two Years, Ensuring Additional Time To Investigate And Report On Civil Rights Matters Comprehensively."]](/thumb/EMD_Working_Papers-f229-1959_02_05-6.jpg "February 5, 1959, S. 960, a bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957, extending the Civil Rights Commission for an additional two years.")
![["Bill S. 959 Introduced By Senator Dirksen And Co-sponsors, Amends Existing Laws To Ensure Access To Public Education For Children Of Armed Forces Members In Communities Where Schools Are Closed."]](/thumb/EMD_Working_Papers-f229-1959_02_05-5.jpg "February 5, 1959, S. 959, a bill to propose education for children of members of the Armed Forces, where public school is unavailable.")
![["Legislation S. 942 Introduced By Senator Goldwater And Co-sponsors, Proposes The Establishment Of A Commission On Equal Job Opportunity Under Government Contracts To Address Employment Discrimination In Government Contract Work."]](/thumb/EMD_Working_Papers-f229-1959_02_05.jpg "February 5, 1959, S. 942, a bill to establish a Commission on Equal Job Opportunity Under Government Contracts.")
![["The Executive Council of the National Congress of American Indians met in Washington, D.C. in March 1959 to discuss important issues facing American Indians. They expressed concerns about the termination of Federal protection for Indian tribes, the slow progress of land conservation efforts, lack of adequate funds for land purchase, difficulties in accessing credit, and challenges faced by Alaskan natives post-statehood. The Council also raised issues regarding delays in settling Indian claims against the United States. They urged for legislative action to address these issues and ensure the protection and well-being of Indian communities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201958-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8B_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Summary of the Executive Council Meeting of the National Congress of American Indians in March 1959")
![["Miss Marie L. Wadley, the Executive Secretary of The Inter-Tribal Council, wrote a letter to Hon. Page Belcher, a Member of Congress, urging the reintroduction and passage of certain legislation that was not acted upon during the 85th Congress. Belcher responded, thanking Wadley for her input and offering assistance whenever needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/86th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_5_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0000-Interior%20-%20Departmental%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201959-1960/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_5_45_8C_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Bureau of Indian Affairs and Congress Regarding Tribal Legislation")
![["The document is a response from Carl Albert, a Congressman from Oklahoma, to Robert Goombi, Chairman of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribal Business Committee. Goombi had sent a letter to Senator Kerr regarding several cases pending in the Solicitor's Office, including a contract with an attorney, title to property, tribal constitution amendments, and an estate case. The Committee had passed a resolution authorizing legal representation, but the contract was disapproved by the Area Director. The document also includes the resolution passed by the Committee."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20KiowaComanche,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_40_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Investigation into Shawnee Indian Sanatorium Situation")
![["Mr. McIntosh inquires about the possibility of an Indian per capita payment for the year. Carl Albert, a member of Congress, responds that the claims of the Choctaws and Chickasaws have been completed and there is nothing pending before the Indian Claims Commission. He assures Mr. McIntosh of his willingness to help in any way."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_27_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Choctaw Indian Payment: Correspondence with Carl Albert, M.C.")
![["Mr. Roy L. Bohanan, a Choctaw M-142, wants the restrictions removed from his land so he can borrow money against it. The Muskogee Area Office is hesitant to approve the removal as they fear he may lose his property if he is unable to repay the mortgage. They have asked him to discuss his problem further with their Field staff before making a decision. Congressman Carl Albert has been informed of the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Clarification on Rumor Regarding Final Payment to Individuals with Indian Blood")
![["Information in title from back of photo."]](https://digital.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/iiif-img/74509/full/400,400/0/default.jpg "President Dwight D. Eisenhower signing statehood bill")
![["Mrs. Ed S. Haley is inquiring about how to establish her right to share in any future per capita payments as the widow of Ed S. Haley. The Bureau of Indian Affairs informs her that there are no pending claims at the moment, but when future payments are authorized, there will be wide publicity and opportunity to file proof of heirship. Congressman Carl Albert also reaches out to the Area Director on her behalf to inquire about the necessary steps to establish her heirship for future payments."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Cases,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_29_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance for Mr. Benjamin Frazier from Congressman Albert")